Means not to fall into the cunning trap!

Then, Victor, I shall yet escape you, Victor!

Vic. [Suddenly placing the crown upon the head of Charles.] D'Ormea, your king!

[To Cha.] My son, obey me! Charles,

Your father, clearer-sighted than yourself,

Decides it must be so. 'Faith, this looks real!

My reasons after; reason upon reason

After: but now, obey me! Trust in me!

By this, you save Sardinia, you save me!

Why, the boy swoons! [To D'O.] Come this side!